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Carson announces Ward 1 candidacy
Today, Jackson attorney Dorsey R. Carson, Jr. announced that he will be running for city council to represent Ward 1 and replace Quentin Whitwell, who resigned earlier this month. “After much thought, consideration and prayer with our family and friends, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Jackson City …
Christian Right Exploits High-Profile Deaths
On American Family Radio’s talk show "Focal Point with Bryan Fischer" yesterday, the group's spokesman offered his explanation for the events that have led to the movement in #Ferguson. The policeman who killed 18-year-old Michael Brown did so because, Fischer says, Brown was "hyped up" on marijuana. Fischer cites recent …
Lee Vance Named JPD Chief
The following is a press release from Mayor Tony Yarber: Mayor Tony Yarber on Friday, Aug. 22, announced Lee Vance as Jackson’s new police chief, saying his experience in law enforcement and commitment to community collaboration made him the right person for the job. “He has proven leadership and respect …
Dow Jones: Miss. Offers Little Bang for Bucks
Only one other state delivers less bang for the buck for residents than Mississippi, a new poll from Dow Jones-owned MarketWatch shows. The poll looks at taxes that residents pay compared to the quality of services they receive. Although Mississippi's tax bills are relatively low—averaging $6,210 per year—our "residents get …
State Fair Music Lineup Announced
Here are the dates for the performances for this year's state fair. October 1- Thompson Square October 2- Ginuwine October 3- Blue Oyster Cult October 4- Rhythm & Blues Event: King Edward October 6- Hinder October 7- Marshall Tucker Band October 8- The Charlie Daniels Band October 9- The Spinners …
Saints Stay Preseason Perfect with 23-17 Win Over Colts: Quick Thoughts
The Saints stayed perfect on the preseason with a 23-17 win over the Colts. New Orleans dominated the first half as Drew Brees saw action for the first time in the preseason. Indianapolis couldn't get much going on offense and the Saints defense played pretty well the whole game. The …
Amile Wilson Throws Hat in Jackson Ward 1 Ring
Editor's note: In the interest of full disclosure, Jackson Ward 1 city council candidate Amile Wilson formerly wrote a column and has worked as a freelance photographer for the Jackson Free Press. Dorsey Carson, the other Ward 1 candidate who has officially announced, is an attorney for the JFP. Below …
Feminist Majority Foundation Launches Pop Quiz
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 WHERE: Online WHAT: Pop Quiz for Equality ARLINGTON -- Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920, but it was a right that took decades to realize. …
Watch Party for Rebels Versus Broncos on Thursday Night
On Thursday Night, the University of Mississippi will finally get to play in the Georgia Dome making Vanderbilt the only current SEC to have never played at the site. If you can't make it to Atlanta to watch the Rebels take on Boise State, there is a place you can …
College Football Week One Picks
Finally it is that time of year, the return of of college football. O.k. to be honest there was college football on Saturday when FCS teams Eastern Washington and Sam Houston State played and on Wednesday night Georgia State faced Abilene Christian. Nearly the rest of the college football world …
JPS Agrees to Refrain From Convocation Prayer
"...the District will ask its convocation speakers to refrain from religious activity," Jackson Public School District Superintendent Cedrick Gray wrote in a letter after complaints about prayer in school convocations. (Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2014)—In response to the American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center’s letter sent on Aug. 25, …
Rebels' Offense Comes Alive in Second Half to Trounce Boise State 35-13
In sports sometimes, it not how you start but how you finish. For the University of Mississippi it was an ugly start but a beautiful finish in the Rebels 35-13 win to open the 2014 season. It was an ugly first half for Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace against Boise State. …
Childers Responds to McDaniel Lawsuit Dismissal
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator Travis Childers responded to Judge Hollis McGehee's decision to dismiss Sen. Chris McDaniel's lawsuit challenging the election results of the Republican run-off for U.S. Senator. Childers looks forward to debating Cochran on issues including the minimum wage and equal pay. JACKSON, Miss. — I congratulate …
Justice Has No Timetable: A #mssen Retrospective
“Justice has no timetable,” said State Sen. Chris McDaniel throughout the course of his challenge to U.S. Senate run-off election results against Sen. Thad Cochran. In the past two months, McDaniel has complained relentlessly about Mississippi’s election process, the one he has a hand in regulating as chairman of the …
'Stand to Expand' Rally: Citizens Support Medicaid
On August 3rd, Michael Johansson celebrated his 65th birthday and became eligible for federal government funded Medicare. While he said he is grateful for the coverage, he is saddened that other citizens of Mississippi are denied federal government funded Medicaid. This is why he has coordinated a monthly rally called …
College Football Picks Week Two
Heck of a way to start the season for me. Overall I finished the week 16-3 and correctly picked every game involving a Mississippi team. I blew the Texas A&M and South Carolina game big time. Who knew Kenny Hill would play his first game as the starter like he …
Support Mississippi Indie Filmmaking
Story on the 48 Hour Film Project by Jordan Sudduth Nearly 200 filmmaking cast and crew participated Aug. 15-17 in the resurrected Mississippi competition of the 48 Hour Film Project—an international organization that promotes independent filmmaking through awareness and competitions. With a required character, prop, line of dialogue and genre, …
My NFL Picks Week One
Preseason is finally over. Starting tonight, when the Seattle Seahawks take the field as defending Super Bowl Champions against the Green Bay Packers, the games in the NFL count for real. The first four weeks of the NFL season are always hardest to pick. History tells us some team will …
Starkville First to Grant LGBT Benefits
WASHINGTON, DC—This week, Starkville became the first city in Mississippi to extend essential medical benefits to the partners of city workers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, commended the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for …
Jackson Gets Adulterous
There are 22,000 Jackson residents on AshelyMadison.com—the dating website with the slogan, "Life is short. Have an affair." A study released today shows that 9 out of ten of the highest ranked Jackson neighborhoods based on number of affairs are north of Fondren. Ashely Madison CEO confirms this is consistent …